Why the UK 'needs more enterprising women.'

PUB. DATE

March 2008

SOURCE

People Management;3/20/2008, Vol. 14 Issue 6, p17

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Proceeding

ABSTRACT

The article discusses the highlights of the 2008 Building the British Knowledge Economy conference held in London, England. Delegates at the conference emphasized on the need to foster more creative entrepreneurs, especially among women in Great Britain. John Hutton, secretary of state for business, stated that the U.S. had not been afraid to offer women a specific package of support and suggested that the country might do the same.

ACCESSION #

31878357

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